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East Tennessee State University

M.S. Positions in Protein Folding and Diabetes Research at East Tennessee State University East Tennessee State University in United States

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Available

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United States

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East Tennessee State University

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Cell Biology
Biology
Medical Science
Protein Aggregation
Protein Folding
Protein Trafficking
Beta Cell
Insulin

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About this position

Master’s (M.S.) positions are available in the Department of Biological Sciences at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), USA, in the lab of Dr. Anoop Arunagiri.

The research focus is on protein folding, protein misfolding, protein trafficking, and protein aggregation, with a strong disease-oriented emphasis on diabetes and related metabolic or degenerative diseases. Current projects include proinsulin folding and processing in pancreatic beta cells, ER protein quality control and cellular stress responses, and protein aggregation.

The post indicates that students may start in Spring 2027, Fall 2027, or potentially Spring 2028. Interested applicants should email Dr. Arunagiri before applying, and include a CV or resume, an unofficial transcript, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for two or three references. Applicants should use the subject line: Arunagiri Lab M.S. Application – [Last Name].

This is a student opening rather than a scholarship announcement. No funding, stipend, or waiver details are mentioned in the post.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should be interested in protein folding, misfolding, trafficking, aggregation, diabetes, or related metabolic/degenerative disease research. Before applying, the post requests a CV or resume, an unofficial transcript, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for two or three references. The post does not specify GPA, test scores, or prior degree requirements beyond applying for an M.S. position.

How to apply

Email Dr. Anoop Arunagiri with a CV or resume, unofficial transcript, brief research statement, and 2–3 references before submitting the application. Then apply through the M.S. Biology Apply Now page and select the appropriate concentration.

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